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Dr. John Clifford German, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1967 and has 59 years of experience. Dr. John Clifford German, MD is affiliated with Pediatric Surgical Associates, MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence, AHMC Healthcare, Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.
Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)
Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.
Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.
Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.
Dr. John Clifford German, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1967. He completed residency at VA Long Beach Healthcare System. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1967)
Residency: VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)
Licensed In: California
Dr. John Clifford German, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. John Clifford German, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, Cigna, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Oscar EPO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Clifford German, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$389
Surgical Technologies $280 |
Caiman Vessel Sealers $109 |
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$149
SPY-PHI SYSTEM $149 |
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$120
STRATAFIX $101 |
Energy: Harmonic $20 |
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$115
ENTEREG $115 |
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$27
STRATTICE $27 |
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$88
Respiratory and Cardiac Support Systems $24 |
Ultiva $23 |
Endo Stapling $13 |
PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings $11 |
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Dr. John German is a pediatric general surgery specialist. His clinical interests include adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), achalasia, and abdominal cancer. His professional affiliations include Pediatric Surgical Associates, AHMC Healthcare, and Greater Newport Physicians. Before performing his residency at VA Long Beach Healthcare System and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, Dr. German attended the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. German is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. He has received the distinction of Southern California Super Doctors. According to Providence Medical Foundation, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Orange, CA.
